US Bridges

S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.4MI NW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000002038

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert is a concrete culvert carrying S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,131 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-23-105
CrossesReedy River Culvert
Location1.4MI NW Greenville
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates34.8604, -82.42125
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,131 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-23-105 over Reedy River Culvert?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.